Characteristics of Good Boiler

 A good boiler should have the following characteristics:

• The boiler should have maximum steam generation rate with minimum fuel consumption.
• It can be started or stopped quickly.
• Its initial cost, running and maintenance cost should not be high.
• Its erection time should be less and its parts should be easily dismantable.
• The boiler should have reliable controls and safety apparatus.
• It should have high rate of heat transfer and better combustion efficiency.
• It should be able to accommodate the load variation.
• It should occupy less floor space.
• It should be trouble free and require less attention and less maintenance.
• It should be free from manufacturing defects.
• Mud should not get deposited on the heating surface. Soot or scale should not be deposited on the tubes.
• All parts of boiler should be accessible for cleaning and inspection.
• It should conform to Indian Boilers Regulations Acts.